Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research (Jun 2024)

E-Commerce in Brazil: An In-Depth Analysis of Digital Growth and Strategic Approaches for Online Retail

  • Claudimar Pereira da Veiga,
  • Cássia Rita Pereira da Veiga,
  • Júlia de Souza Silva Michel,
  • Leandro Ferreira Di Iorio,
  • Zhaohui Su

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/jtaer19020076
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 19, no. 2
pp. 1559 – 1579

Abstract

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This article delves into Brazil’s rapidly expanding e-commerce sector, emphasizing its significant growth and evolving dynamics. Employing a meta-narrative review and a convergence-coding matrix, this research systematically analyzes and integrates findings from the existing literature to reveal critical industry patterns. The analysis identifies four pivotal clusters: consumer behavior, e-commerce structure, product distribution, and environmental sustainability. These elements collectively offer a comprehensive view of Brazil’s present and future e-commerce directions. This study underscores the imperative for strategies responsive to changing consumer behaviors, technological advancements, and environmental concerns. It also furnishes practical insights for enhancing online retail consumer engagement, logistical efficiency, and sustainability. Furthermore, this research advocates for e-commerce as a vehicle for digital inclusion, calling for policies that promote equitable access to online markets. This underscores its broader socio-economic importance, suggesting a path forward for stakeholders in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable e-commerce ecosystem.

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